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Bow Valley Provincial Park, AB

Description

Spread along the river in the stunning Bow Valley, three reservable campgrounds and four group camping areas in the park range from basic to full ...[more]
Status: Open through Tue Dec 31 2024   Season Dates
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Bow Valley - Group
Group Unserviced Site
240
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow Valley - Group
Group Unserviced Site
60
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow River
Tent Only Site
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow River
Tent Only Site
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow River
Tent Only Site
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow River
Tent Only Site
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow River
Tent Only Site
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow River
Tent Only Site
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow River
Tent Only Site
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Bow River
Power / Water Site
6
51
Electric Hookup: 30 Water Hookup
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview

Description

Spread along the river in the stunning Bow Valley, three reservable campgrounds and four group camping areas in the park range from basic to full services with many amenities and activities. Operated for Alberta Parks by Bow Valley Campgrounds.


    Individual Campgrounds
  • Bow River Campground
  • Bow Valley Campground
  • Lac Des Arcs Campground

    Group Camping Areas
  • Elk Flats Group
  • Grouse Group
  • Grey Jay Group
  • Owl Group

    Special Facilities
  • Bow Valley Administration & Information Centre
  • Kananaskis Visitor Information Centre

For more information, visit Park Webpage.

Recreation:

  • Bow Valley Provincial Park was established in 1959 in the arch of the Bow River at its confluence with the Kananaskis River. The park is one of many within the Kananaskis Country parks system. Visitors can enjoy beautiful trails for hiking, biking, bird watching and wildlife viewing.

  • Wi-Fi is available at the Visitor Information Centres.

Facilities:

  • Additional information on Kananaskis Vehicle Access Campsites, including the Park where campgrounds are located, the campground season and the services and amenities offered.

  • Group camping areas are ideal for a group or club function, family reunion or other special event. Additional information on Kananaskis Group Camping Areas, including which Park or area the group camping areas are located in, the number of camping units by site as well as the season.

  • Additional information on Kananaskis Backcountry Camping

Booking Window

Group Power Site

Thu Jul 04 2024 - Sun Dec 29 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 180 Day(s) in advance.

Group Unserviced Site

Thu Jul 04 2024 - Sun Dec 29 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 180 Day(s) in advance.

Power / Water Site

Wed Jul 03 2024 - Mon Sep 30 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 90 Day(s) in advance.

Tent Only Site

Wed Jul 03 2024 - Mon Sep 30 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 90 Day(s) in advance.

Unserviced Site

Wed Jul 03 2024 - Mon Sep 30 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 90 Day(s) in advance.

Season Dates
To view specific season dates please select an option below:
  • Individual Campsites (most are open from mid-May until September)
  • Group Camping

  • Services and Amenities
    Within Park
    • Amphitheater
    • Backcountry Camping
    • Bird Watching
    • Canoeing/Kayaking
    • Cross-Country Skiing
    • Electric Bicycles
    • Fat Biking
    • Firewood
    • Firewood for Sale
    • Flush Toilets
    • Geocaching
    • Grocery/Supply Store
    • Hand Launch
    • Hiking Trail
    • Mountain Biking
    • Pay Phone
    • Playground
    • Rock Climbing
    • Secure Food Storage
    • Sewage Disposal
    • Shelters
    • Showers
    • Snowshoeing
    • Trail Running
    • Water Tap Access
    • Wildlife Viewing
    Fees and Cancellation Policies
    Special Policy Applicable to this Park

    Rates do not reflect taxes (GST), discounts, amenity fees (such as power hookups or water hookups) or incremental charges.

    Cancellations/Refunds
  • Change and cancellation penalties are based on the type of site reserved and are outlined under Fees and Policies
  • Camping fee refunds are applied to the card used for the original transaction.
  • Before you head out, check Advisories for any notices that might affect your reservation. As camping conditions are highly variable, the reservation fee and change fees are non-refundable except in the event of a closure.

  • It is important to review the Rules so you are aware of Alberta Parks refund policies concerning the following:
  • Changing a Reservation
  • Cancelling a Reservation
  • Late Arrival/No Show
  • Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    51.08287, -115.10248
    51°4'58"N, 115°6'9"W

    Bow Valley Campground is 25 km east of Canmore on Hwy. 1 & 0.5 km north on Hwy. 1X.
    Bow River Campground is located about 5 km east of Canmore on Hwy. 1
    Lac Des Arcs Campground is 17km east of Canmore at exit 105 off Hwy. 1.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Bow Valley Provincial Park
    Alberta Parks Headquarters, 9th Flr, 9820-106 St NW
    Edmonton,  AB  T5K 2J6
    Phone Number:
    Information:  1-877-537-2757

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